SecurityBrief UK - Technology news for CISOs & cybersecurity decision-makers
United Kingdom

Cyber Threat Stories - Page 38

UK Stories

Cyber Threat stories

Cyberattack on airport check-in systems disrupts flights across Europe
Ransomware

Cyberattack on airport check-in systems disrupts flights across Europe

A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE system has disrupted check-ins, causing flight delays and cancellations at major European airports including Heathrow and Brussels.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cyber Threat stories

AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats
Software-as-a-Service

AppOmni & Cribl boost SaaS security & data control against new threats

AppOmni and Cribl join forces to enhance SaaS security, offering improved visibility and data control to counter evolving cyber threats like UNC6395 attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy
DevOps

BeyondTrust appoints Felix Gaehtgens as Vice President of Product Strategy

BeyondTrust has named former Gartner analyst Felix Gaehtgens as VP of Product Strategy to lead innovation in identity and access management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Gregory Webb named Chief Executive Officer at HITRUST
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Gregory Webb named Chief Executive Officer at HITRUST

Gregory Webb has been appointed CEO of HITRUST, succeeding founder Daniel Nutkis, who will become Executive Chairman, ensuring leadership continuity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dragos unveils Platform 3.0 with AI tools for OT cyber defence

Dragos launches Platform 3.0, featuring AI tools and Insights Hub to boost rapid cyber defence for industrial operational technology environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform
Firewalls

Outpost24 streamlines penetration testing with new unified platform

Outpost24 has launched a unified platform integrating penetration test results, plus new mobile and API packages, to speed up vulnerability detection and response.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents
Phishing

Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training
Malware

SoloSecure launches freelancer cyberattack defence training

SoloSecure certification launches to help freelancers defend against rising cyber threats, safeguarding their businesses and clients in the growing gig economy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day
Data Protection

Experts warn on risks and readiness ahead of World Quantum Day

Quantum computing's rise promises breakthroughs but threatens current encryption, urging urgent adoption of post-quantum security by businesses worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs
Storage

Acronis & Seagate launch secure archival storage for MSPs

Seagate and Acronis have partnered to offer MSPs secure, scalable archival storage with predictable costs, addressing rising data growth and compliance needs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

DXC, S5 & NCS among top Check Point partners in Asia Pacific

Check Point named DXC Technology Top Partner of the Year and S5 Technology Workspace Security Partner in its 2025 Asia Pacific regional awards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure
Firewalls

Exclusive: Garland Technology on safeguarding critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure in Asia-Pacific faces rising cyber threats as organisations tackle complex IT-OT divides and adopt AI for enhanced security visibility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Exclusive: Cohesity explains why cyber resilience beats prevention
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cohesity explains why cyber resilience beats prevention

Cyber resilience is reshaping data backup as businesses face AI-driven cyber threats, demanding new strategies beyond traditional recovery systems.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks steady at 328 as cyber gangs join forces

Ransomware attacks held steady at 328 in August, with cyber gangs collaborating to boost impact, says NCC Group report highlighting persistent global risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery
Hybrid Cloud

Wiz launches cloud incident response service for rapid recovery

Wiz has launched a cloud Incident Response service to help organisations quickly investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches in cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cyber Threat stories

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms
Edge Computing

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO's post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.

By Adrian Covich • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025